Kaneland made a Sweet Sixteen. Genoa-Kingston won a state title. Two Little 10 players set school records. There was no shortage of standout volleyball seasons, and we take a look at the best.

In helping her team secure a state championship, Alayna Pierce also set the Genoa-Kingston record for career kills. Pierce, the 2022 Daily Chronicle Volleyball Player of the Year, still has a year left to add to her records.

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Take a look at some of the moment's captured by Daily Chronicle photographers during the Genoa-Kingston volleyball team's state championship run.

The Genoa-Kingston girls volleyball team captured the first state championship in program history Saturday afternoon, defeating IC Catholic in straight sets 25-21, 27-25.

Shaw Local News Network sports editor J.T. Pedelty has live coverage from Saturday afternoon’s Class 2A IHSA state championship volleyball match between Genoa-Kingston and IC Catholic Prep.

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Genoa-Kingston wins their first state title with a 2 set win over IC Catholic Class 2A Girls Volleyball Championship.

As has been the case all season, the Genoa-Kingston Cogs just had too many weapons for their opponent to stop. They spread the wealth on offense and played stellar defense to beat Illinois Valley Central 25-21, 25-15 in the semifinals of the IHSA Class 2A State Tournament.

Shaw Local News Network sports editor Ty Reynolds has live updates from Friday’s IHSA Class 2A volleyball semifinals between Genoa-Kingston and Illinois Valley Central.

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Genoa-Kingston and Illinois Valley Central meet in the class 2A volleyball semifinal game at Redbird Arena in Bloomington/Normal. G-K win in straight sets and will play for the title Saturday.